How long does it take trash to disappear from Greers Ferry Lake?

Its very important to keep our trash and debris out of the lake. Do you know that it takes this long for the following to disappear from the lake?

2-4 weeks

Paper Towels

6 weeks

Newspaper

2 months

Cardboard Box

2 months

Apple Core

1-5 months

Cotton Glove

3-14 months

Cotton Rope

3 months

Waxed Milk Carton

6 months

Photo-degradable Beverage Container

1-3 years

Plywood

1 year

Biodegradable Diaper

1 year

Wool Glove

13 years

Painted Wood

50 years

Styrofoam Cup

50 years

Tin Can

80 years

Styrofoam Buoy

200 years

Aluminum Can

400 years

Plastic Beverage Holder

450 years

Disposable Diaper

450 years

Plastic Milk Jug

450 years

Plastic Drink Bottle

600 years

Fishing Line

Undetermined

Glass Bottles

Please help keep our lake clean! If you see something floating in the water, pick it up and put it in your boat. If you are tempted to throw trash away yourself, think about this: What are we leaving for our future generations?